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Blizzard Sets Jetpack Cat Nerfs for Next Week, Plans Mid-Season Removal of Territorial

Developers say players flocked to aggressive perks that gave the support excessive burst lethality.

Overview

  • Alec Dawson said a hotfix early next week will tone down Claws Out and Territorial, with exact numbers not yet disclosed.
  • Territorial will be removed in the mid-season patch around mid-March and replaced with a new major perk, details pending.
  • The Claws Out–Territorial combo has enabled self-sustaining flanks and rapid 1v1 kills that outpace a typical support role.
  • Frequent bans of Jetpack Cat continue across ranks, and developers note perception could keep bans high even after nerfs.
  • Jetpack Cat launched Feb. 10 with Season 1 and drew swift backlash over mobility, a potent ultimate, and low-skill complaints.